Fuentes' Big League Return vs Nats

On April 22nd, tonight the Atlanta Braves hand the ball to DDA Fuente's for Game 3 against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park 6.

45pm, Eastern Time, on April 22nd.

The Nats jumped out fast, taking the first two games of the series with big offensive outbursts, leaving Braves fans hoping Fuente's can shut that down.

On his big league return.

Earlier this week, Washington lit up Bryce Elder and Ronaldo Lopez early, piling on runs before the bullpen could steady things.

Lopez got yanked after four earned runs in just three outs, and even with some relief help, the Nats offense exploded late to seal both wins.

Their lineup is no fluke, sitting top five in the national league with a team-weighted runs created plus of 109, batting 253 with.

A 3-34 on base and 404 slugging.

Even without CJ Abrams getting a hit in four games, they scored plenty thanks to guys like James Wood stepping up.

Fuente's sharpened up in the minors with three starts, striking out seven and three point two innings against Texas Tribal A, eight over six versus.

Milwaukee Squad, and five and seven despite four runs to Memphis.

He faced Kansas City back on March 29th, going four innings with one run, but this Nats crew packs more punch.

Meanwhile, National Starter Zach Latel struggled here last year, giving up six runs in two innings to hitters like Austin Riley, who's heating up.

Now, with Spencer Strider nearing a return, a strong Fuente's outing could buy the brave's time as they chase a series split.

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